Bullet casting

Dimebag · July 19, 2009, 07:24 PM

Anyone cast any bullets around here? Same ole nubie questions what do you use? How do you use it? Where do you get it? And what else would you tell a nubie? I'm looking what to do 9mm at first.

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · July 19, 2009, 07:25 PM

check out a thread on here called Bullet Casting 101

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · July 19, 2009, 07:27 PM

btw, it is addictive. You have been warned!

Dimebag · July 19, 2009, 07:31 PM

isn't all this stuff worse than crack Illinois?

gendoc · July 19, 2009, 07:40 PM

yew gotta member, itsa called--BOOLIT CAST'N--

IllinoisCoyoteHunter · July 19, 2009, 07:44 PM

yup... ya gotta call dem boolits......thay ain't no bullets!

If you think reloading is addictive, ummmm casting is like way more addictive. There is something about being able to produce a box of 50 45 ACP for $2.00... that shoot just as good if not better than factory!

9mmm, 50 cost me about $1.75
45 colt, 2 bucks
38/357, 2 bucks....
243.....cheap
buckshot..... $5.50 for 50 12 pellet buckshot loads pushed to 12oo fps

**Shane Tuttle** · July 19, 2009, 10:42 PM

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Anyone cast any bullets around here?

Yep. But you have to do a little bush beating to get them to come out on this board.

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Same ole nubie questions what do you use?

Safety glasses, welder's gloves, protective clothing,Bayou Classic burner, 5qt. Dutch oven, stainless spoons (one slotted), bunch of muffin tins (medium, NOT large muffin sized), long ax handle for stirring, RCBS thermometer, 2ea. 20lb. propane tanks, Rowell brand #1 and #3 ladles, a source for getting/buying wheel weights, Marvelux as flux agent (I'm switching to beeswax and sawdust. Marvelux corrodes my stuff), Lee 20lb 110v casting pot, Lee 6-cavity molds/handles....there's more I'm sure. Just can't think at this hour.

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How do you use it?

Long story. PM me if you're interested in some sites to explain in detail.

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Where do you get it?

MidwayUSA, Midsouthshooterssupply, local shops, buy/sell forum here and other boards, Advance Car Mover, etc.

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And what else would you tell a nubie? I'm looking what to do 9mm at first.

Ask questions like you're doing now. Get several opinions. Take your time. Read up on the process. If you get overwhelmed, back up a couple of steps and make sure you're understanding the process. Most importantly, execute SAFE practices. Get a casting manual. Lee and Lyman manuals are fine.

snuffy · July 19, 2009, 11:00 PM

Dimebag,How to? Be snoopy while at your local range. Watch what people are shooting, ammo wise I mean. Find someone who's shooting lead boolits. If he casts,, and he's talkative, ask if you can come look over his shoulder while he casts some. He may even offer to let you cast a few.

Yeah, I know, in a perfect world, that would work. Unfortunately you're probably going to have to learn on your own. If you lived even close to me, I'd have you over for a how to, what to do and what not to do session. I've done it for a couple of fellow shooters already.

I'll go find the casting 101 thread, bring it TTT (To The Top). Read through that, then ask more ?'s.

July 19, 2009, 07:25 PM	#2
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,527	check out a thread on here called Bullet Casting 101 __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~

July 19, 2009, 07:31 PM	#4
Dimebag Member Join Date: May 12, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 21	hehe isn't all this stuff worse than crack Illinois? __________________ They call me... Dr. Love!

July 19, 2009, 07:44 PM	#6
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,527	yup... ya gotta call dem boolits......thay ain't no bullets! If you think reloading is addictive, ummmm casting is like way more addictive. There is something about being able to produce a box of 50 45 ACP for $2.00... that shoot just as good if not better than factory! 9mmm, 50 cost me about $1.75 45 colt, 2 bucks 38/357, 2 bucks.... 243.....cheap buckshot..... $5.50 for 50 12 pellet buckshot loads pushed to 12oo fps __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~ Last edited by IllinoisCoyoteHunter; July 19, 2009 at 07:51 PM.

July 19, 2009, 11:00 PM	#8
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	Dimebag,How to? Be snoopy while at your local range. Watch what people are shooting, ammo wise I mean. Find someone who's shooting lead boolits. If he casts,, and he's talkative, ask if you can come look over his shoulder while he casts some. He may even offer to let you cast a few. Yeah, I know, in a perfect world, that would work. Unfortunately you're probably going to have to learn on your own. If you lived even close to me, I'd have you over for a how to, what to do and what not to do session. I've done it for a couple of fellow shooters already. I'll go find the casting 101 thread, bring it TTT (To The Top). Read through that, then ask more ?'s. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?

July 19, 2009, 07:24 PM	#1
Dimebag Member Join Date: May 12, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 21	Bullet casting Anyone cast any bullets around here? Same ole nubie questions what do you use? How do you use it? Where do you get it? And what else would you tell a nubie? I'm looking what to do 9mm at first. __________________ They call me... Dr. Love!

July 19, 2009, 07:27 PM	#3
IllinoisCoyoteHunter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,527	btw, it is addictive. You have been warned! __________________ ~~IllinoisCoyoteHunter~~ ~NRA LIFE MEMBER~ ~NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR~

July 19, 2009, 07:40 PM	#5
gendoc Member Join Date: March 22, 2008 Location: lowest bama Posts: 53	yew gotta member, itsa called--BOOLIT CAST'N--